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Girese Family History

Girese Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Giese, Giles, Giesel, Gorse, Ciresi, Gress, Sires, Grose, Liese

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Where is the Girese family from?

You can see how Girese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girese family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Girese families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Girese family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Girese's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Girese families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Girese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Girese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girese census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Girese. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Girese. For the veterans among your Girese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girese lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Girese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Girese in 1975 was 77, and 70 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Girese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girese ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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